Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - SW6 - £29,958 per annum + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

“LEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support.” ‒ Caroline, Early Years Practitioner

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers — we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What's in it for you?

“LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job.” ‒ Victoria, Room Leader

* Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector

* Flexible working contract choices - subject to local need

* Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)

* 70% discount on childcare fees

* Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)

* Sector-leading parental leave

* Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the well-being app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

Thinking about your next step?

“We are friends, we are like family. We support one another.” ‒ Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner

If you're a Level 3 (or above) Early Years Teacher with an eye on becoming a Room Manager, even if you're not quite there yet, we would love to hear from you. We're offering a nurturing development pathway that could see you ready to step into a Room Manager role in as little as 6 months.

You'll have a personalised development plan, tailored to you. This could include:

* One-to-one coaching from your manager

* Buddying with an experienced Room Manager (in your nursery or another nearby)

* On-the-job learning experiences

* Specialist training from our London Institute of Early Years

We're here to grow great leaders. If this sounds like you, apply today.

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Wandsworth Bridge Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to birth to 5 years old.

You can find us in Fulham, not far from Wandsworth Town station.

We're a spacious, modern setting, with a garden for all weather outdoor activities. Our children enjoy lots of activities from science experiments to cooking, gardening, construction, caring for the nursery pets, messy play and more. They love to venture out into the local community too, with visits to the shops, library and care home

You will need:

* Level 3 or above childcare qualification

* The right to work in the UK

* An ability to safeguard and protect children

* To be positive, adaptable and friendly

Apply now

Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you